Push Admin

Transgender beauty Keylyn Trajano among candidates in Miss Universe PH-Pampanga

Article (news)

Kiko Escuadro

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA -- The local pageant organization in Pampanga has officially begun its search for the next representative for the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2025.</p><p>On their social media page on Tuesday, sixteen beauties from Pampanga will compete in hopes of bringing home the crown and representing Pampanga in the next Miss Universe Philippines pageant.</p><p>Among the candidates is Keylyn Trajano, a transgender woman from Siñura, Municipality of Porac.</p><p>On the official posts of the local pageant organization, Trajano was described as a &quot;successful model, entrepreneur, and advocate&quot;.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmuphpampanga%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0DiQvP1o7YYyvvfERgn4oomPjQkJUBALqNfGNDUKJZJtbP4pGB3g4mMbtj3pj28MTl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="648" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;Keylyn Trajano, proudly representing her Kapampangan roots, makes history as the first trans woman to compete in Miss Universe Pampanga 2025. A successful model, entrepreneur, and advocate, she champions inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment,&quot; the organization wrote in its caption.</p><p>Trajano was the first hopeful beauty queen from Pampanga to compete in the local search and to be the next representative of the town in Miss Universe Philippines.</p><p>This was after the Miss Universe Organization itself <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ7UcbowdTs">allowed transgender women</a> to compete in the prestigious pageant.</p><p>Here are the sixteen candidates competing to be the next Miss Universe Philippines Pampanga.</p><ul><li>• Mary Rose Samson - Dau, Mabalacat City</li><li>• Keylin Trajano - Sinura, Municipality of Porac</li><li>• Kristina Cassandra Zarate - Municipality of Mexico</li><li>• Yraishi Suarez - Municipality of Sta. Ana</li><li>• Elizabeth Kim - Clark, Mabalacata City</li><li>• Ira De Castro - San Jose, Angeles City</li><li>• Krizza Gilliam Yco - Municipality of Sto. Tomas</li><li>• Frankie Samantha Hicban - Sta. Teresita, Angeles City</li><li>• Erika Sheereen Bartolo - Municipaity of Lubao</li><li>• Janet Phoemela David - Lourdes Sur Angeles City</li><li>• Rhancoise Marie Mayangitan - Municipality of Candaba</li><li>• Sarah Bonifacio Bakhit - Municipality of Sta Rita</li><li>• Mhariel Ann Atis - Babo Sacan, Municipality of Porac</li><li>• Allysa Malonzo - Municipality of San Simon</li><li>• Leann Chen Causon - Municipality of Apalit</li><li>• Kirsten Ausher Esleigue - Municipality of Florida Blanca</li></ul><div><strong>RELATED NEWS: </strong><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/life/09/14/23/why-miss-universe-ph-cant-accept-trans-women-bets-yet">Shamcey Supsup explains why Miss Universe PH can&#x27;t accept trans women candidates yet</a></div>

<p>Local pageant organization in Pampanga has officially begun its search for the next representative for the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2025.</p>

Local pageant organization in Pampanga has officially begun its search for the next representative for the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2025.